ROOFTOP CHILLING

CENTRAL

Spanish & Japanese | Ba-Bou | NR

This chic rooftop (or rooftops shall I say – they have x2) pulls in a diverse crowd as it’s just off Oxford Street. The food is very average, so it’s more of a drinking spot but should you get peckish, they do have snacks available. Each terrace can hold up to 100 ppl.

TYPE Rooftop

GO FOR Drinks

Image Credit: The Rooftop Guide

EAST

Mediterranean | Ba-Bou | NR | £££

I’ve only ever dined in the main restaurant inside The Boundary but it has a famed rooftop which is really pretty – strangely I’ve never made it up here to eat. Need to change that asap. There’s a proper dining area and a drinks bit; you can book to eat but not to drink.

TYPE Rooftop

GO FOR Food + Drinks

Image Credit: The Telegraph

Varies | Basic | NR | £

I first went here a number of years ago when my good friend used to host film screenings on the rooftop. They hold regular events here, usually have a food pop-up and a bar so check out what’s on via their social media pages before heading down. You have to pay a one off £5 entry and ‘become a friend’ on their website to gain entry. Open from May and from 5pm onwards usually.

TYPE Rooftop

GO FOR Food + Drinks

Various | Basic | NR | £

This covered street food market by Street Feast has a rooftop bit where you can eat, drink and be merry. Sometimes you have to pay a cover charge, so just check their website / Facebook before you head down.

TYPE Food Market | Rooftop

GO FOR Food + Drinks

Image Credit: Keatons

British | Ba-Bou | RR | £££

This Michelin Pub of The Year 2017 is about 8 mins walk from Hoxton station and is possibly my favourite rooftop in London – intimate, casual and pretty. Best for 1 on 1 catch ups as it’s not a massive space. They may ask you to order a snack – get the superb beef + barley buns.

TYPE Rooftop

GO FOR Food + Drinks

Image Credit: Bon Appetit

WEST

Various | Ba-Bou | RR | £

I hardly ever suggest places I haven’t visited but I’ll make an exception as a) I’ve been to the space before but not as Pergola On The Roof b) it’s got food stalls my mouth trusts like Breddos Tacos and x2 bars. Oh and the folks here had the good sense to open up a sister site in culinary wasteland Paddington.

TYPE Rooftop

GO FOR Food + Drinks

Image Credit: The Evening Standard

SOUTH

Modern Euro | Basic | NR

The restaurant at The Young Vic is a destination in itself. If you’re going to the theatre definitely eat here and if you’re in the area it’s worth checking out. There’s a bar upstairs with a rooftop terrace – I think it’s drinks only but if you ask nicely they may let you eat here.

TYPE Rooftop

GO FOR Drinks

Image Credit: The Cut

No Rooftop list is complete without mentioningFrank’s Cafein Peckham but I have to admit, I’ve never been, so I can’t say for sure, it’s top notch but loadsaa people do so, you know check it out if your down South.

KANNDID GLOSSARY

TYPE

Basic: Not to be confused with basic bitches, just folk who want casual spots to eat / drink